Kayak & Whales – Valdes Peninsula
Kayak & Whales – Valdes Peninsula
Load your kayak for the expedition, paddle out searching for the Southern Right Whales, camp on deserted beaches of Valdes Peninsula, look out for colonies of seals from the coast of from the water, bird watch petrels flying over your head, enjoy tasty food over a campfire with friends under a Patagonian night. What else can you ask for?
F.A.Q. Frequently asked questions about Kayak & Whales – Valdes Peninsula
Do I need previous experience for this trip?
- You do not need previous kayaking experience for this trip. If you have done some kayaking great! But if you haven´t you can still come.
- It is important you are reasonably fit, since we need to carry the boat, load them with gear, get the tents up and paddle. Intermediate fitness level required
What is included and what is not included?
- Included:
- All meals during the trip
- All camping sites and tents are provided
- Transport to and from the water into town
- Certified and experienced Kayak Guides(ACA/BCU) with Wilderness First Responder Certificate up-to-date.
- National Park entry fee
- Accident insurance
Not included:
- Transport to Puerto Piramides
- Accomodation in Puerto Piramides
- Personal Camping gear(available for rent sleeping bag)
- Travel insurance
How can I book the trip?
- Fill in the BOOKING FORM (link).
- Pay the booking fee to secure your place (Bank data or credit card details at the end of the booking form).
- Fill in the Medical Form (link).
- Final payment must be made 1 month prior departure.
MEETING POINT? WHAT TIME?
- The Welcome meeting is in Aloha Hostel in Puerto Piramides at 6 p.m. the starting day. This meeting is compulsory. Please bring all the gear for the paddle. The objective is: Equipement check!
How many people are on the trip?
- The expedition runs from 6 to 12 travelers. We like to keep groups small to enjoy nature at its best.
How to get to Puerto Piramides?
Please ask us for this details prior to the trip.
You can fly in to Puerto Madryn or Trelew and then Transfer to Piramides.
GEAR LIST - What can I rent?
- Please Download the Gear List
Where can I stay in Puerto Piramides (first and last night)?
- The accomodation before and after the hike is not included in the trip price. You decide where you want to stay. Please remember to book in advance since it is high season
- Recomendations:
- Puerto Pirámides
- Hostel: Aloha (en este hostal tendremos la reunion incial y el asado final)
- Contacto: Natalia +54 9 280 419 1323
- Hoteles y otros alojamientos:
- https://www.puertopiramides.gov.ar/alojamientos/
- Nice Hotels :)
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Hotel Del Nómade
(0280) 449-5044
Hotel Las Restingas
(0280) 449-5101
Next Departures
Dates 2023/24
September 24 to 30
October 22 to 28
Price:
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NEXT DEPARTURES
Dates 2023/24
September 24 to 30
October 22 to 28
Price:
Contact Us
The price is in US-Dollars. We will ask you to pay a 30% deposit to secure your place. The rest (70%) must be payed max. 1 month prior departure.
Methods of payment :
– VISA or MASTERCARD (+3%)
– International bank transfer
We will send you the payment information via internet after you have completed the booking form (link).
Remember that you do not need previous experience to participate but you need to be physically fit.
General Information
- Activity : Kayaking
- Starting and finishing point : Puerto Pirámides – Chubut Argentina
- Duration : 7 days / 6 Nights (Including previous and final hotel nights)
- Itinerary : Expedition Kayak San Jose Golf in Valdes Peninsula
- Accommodation : 2 Nights hotel, 4 nights tent camping (basic facilities)
- Previous experience required : low
- Fitness level required : medium
- Group size : max. 12 people
- Minimun age : 15 years
Travel Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome meeting and gear check in Puerto Piramides
Day 2
Early morning start to head over to San Jose Golf where our addle begins
Load the boats, safety talk, paddle explained and off we go. We will paddle 2 hrs before lunch. Afternoon paddle 2 hrs and then Camp out on deserted beach. Approx 10 km paddle
Day 3
After a nice breakfast. We paddle to Bahia Fracaso a feeding ground for migratory birds. Enjoy the view. After Lunch we go for a small hike. Back to the boats and paddle to Enchanted Bay for camping. Enjoy the sunset and the whale of the coast at the same time. 15 km Appro distance kayaking
Day 4
Rest/Weather Day. We always save an extra day to make sure we get the right conditions in the water. If it is windy we go for a nice hike.
Day 5
We head out to check out a Seal colony from the water! They very playful. Enjoy the interaction. Lunch and paddle back to camp. Distance approx 12 km
Day 6
Last day to enjoy the surroundings and paddle back to extraction point. Night back in Puerto Piramides and nice Asado to finish off the trip.
Day 7
End of expedition! thanks for coming